Chevrolet debuts the Premier Plus special edition for its 2019 Tahoe and 2019 Suburban SUVs, which equips both trucks with a stronger V8 engine and various premium features.

Chevrolet introduces a new Premier Plus special edition for the 2019 Tahoe and 2019 Suburban SUVs, which outfits both models with the 6.2-liter V8 engine from the RST Performance Package, along with a handful of upscale additions.

When equipped with the Premier Plus special edition, the interior of 2019 Tahoe and Suburban models feature black- and mahogany-colored leather front seats that are both heated and ventilated, a head-up display, an 8-inch diagonal instrument cluster, a cargo organizer, and Jet Black trim surround. The special edition also includes a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot as standard equipment, with Chevrolet providing a data plan for the first 12 months.

The exterior of Premier Plus special edition SUVs receive distinguishable additions, which include gold Chevrolet bowtie logos, chrome nameplate badging, chrome power steps, a chrome exhaust tip, and 22-inch wheels with a polished finish. Both Tahoe and Suburban Premier Plus models also benefit from an active suspension system known as Magnetic Ride Control, which detects when to make damping changes in the electronically controlled shock absorbers.

These upgrades compliment what most customers are truly after – the 6.2-liter V8 engine, which is standard equipment for the Premier Plus special edition. The engine makes 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque, while using technology like direct fuel injection, active fuel management, and continuously variable valve timing to provide optimal performance and efficiency. The V8 engine mates up to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

“Our customers have shown strong demand for both Tahoe and Suburban with the 6.2-liter V8 option,” says Sandor Piszar, the director of Chevrolet Trucks Marketing and Advertising. “Thirty-six percent of all Chevy full-size SUV special edition models are now sold with this engine. Premier Plus gives both Suburban and Tahoe customers another option to choose from with several added premium touches.”

Both Premier Plus models are currently available for order at dealerships, with production beginning in mid-August. When factoring in the $1,295 destination charge for both models, pricing for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier Plus starts at $75,395, while the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban Premier Plus begins at $78,195. It is also worth noting that Chevrolet offers incentives to eligible Costco members, with 5,000 examples of both Premier Plus special edition SUVs available at GM supplier pricing.